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# Modular Honeycomb-Like Shelving
Build by Movisi Can Be Arranged in Almost Any Way Imaginable

By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-01 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-by-movisi
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/07/30/puzzling-and-fun-diy-shelving/) & [movisi](http://www.movisi.com/)

Although Build by Movisi, a design studio based in Stuttgart, Germany, is a [modular series of shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozey) first and foremost, it is so versatile that it can be arranged and rearranged into a multitude of furniture pieces. For instance, people can choose to [stack the pieces into a chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair) or even a room divider. The possibilities are endless.

Of course, Build by Movisi are [mountable on the wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf) in order to provide shelving space. Even in this way, however, people can place them in any pattern they wish. It is made out of 100% recyclable and emission-free ARPRO (expanded polypropylene), which is a high-performance plastic foam that is traditionally used in the automotive industry. This makes it lightweight, sturdy and healthy.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Modular Furniture:** The trend of modular furniture allows for customizable and versatile use of space, especially for smaller living areas.
- **Sustainable Materials:** The trend towards sustainable materials in furniture production offers opportunities for disruptive innovation and eco-friendly solutions.
- **Multi-functional Design:** The trend of multi-functional design helps to solve space and resource constraints, while also providing innovative and efficient solutions for consumers.

### Where This Applies

- **Furniture:** Innovations in modular and multi-functional furniture can provide customized solutions for consumers, as well as reduce waste and contribute to sustainable manufacturing practices.
- **Materials:** The use of high-performance plastics like ARPRO, traditionally used in the automotive industry, for furniture manufacturing provides opportunities for cross-industry solutions and innovative material use.
- **Interior Design:** With the trend of modular and customizable furniture pieces, interior design can utilize technology and design to create unique and personalized living spaces.

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